Generous and Loving Dad and Grandfather
George W. Grant, Jr., 91, of Norfolk, passed away Wednesday, October 16, 2007. Born January 24, 1916 to the late George W. and Ethel Bonny Grant, Sr. He was raised in the Ocean View area. Married Evelyn Bowles on August 30, 1940. Retired as supervisor from NORSHIPCO after 41 years. Charter member and longtime Deacon at Fox Hall Baptist Church, which is now known as Cornerstone Baptist Church. Survived by his wife of 67 years, Evelyn Grant; daughter, Joyce G. Halstead and her husband, E. Leonard; two grandchildren, Trevor G. Halstead and his wife, Virginia, and Lisa M. Halstead; two great-granddaughters, Emily and Natalie. He is predeceased by two brothers, Robert L. Grant and Walter C. "Buddy" Grant. A celebration of George's life will be held 1:00 PM, Saturday, October 20, 2007 at Woodlawn Funeral Home, 6329 E. Virginia Beach Blvd. with Pastors Fred Braswell and James E. Womble (retired) officiating. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from noon until time of service on Saturday, October 20 in the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made in lieu of flowers to the Gideons International. An online guest book may be signed by visiting www.woodlawngroup.com.
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